Generic Flagyl
Generic Name: Metronidazole
Strips of 10 x 200mg Tablets
Other names: Protostat / Trichozole
Use
This medicine is an anti-infective used to treat infections.
Dosage
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your physician. Take this medicine with food. Store this medicine at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. To clear up your infection completely, continue taking this medicine for the full course of treatment even if you feel better in a few days. Do not miss any doses. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Side effects
Side effects that may occur while taking this medicine include stomach upset, loss of appetite, constipation, headache, or metallic taste. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your physician. Check with your physician as soon as possible if you experience rash; vomiting; sore throat or fever; numbness, tingling, or burning of your arms, hands, legs, or feet; or seizures. If you notice any other effects not listed above, contact your physician, nurse, or pharmacist.
Precautions
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. Inform your physician or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Additional monitoring of your condition may be needed if you are taking barbiturates, disulfiram, or warfarin. Inform your physician of any other medical conditions, allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. Contact your physician or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine. Keep all physician and laboratory while you are taking this medicine. Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine and for at least 3 days after the last dose. This medicine may cause a harmless darkening of the urine. Before taking any new medicine, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your physician or pharmacist. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine.
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